How far is College Park, MD from Waldorf, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to Waldorf, MD is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Waldorf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Waldorf.
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Start on Knox Road
83 m · 14 sec · Knox Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1.9 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn slight left
799 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
132 m · 8 sec · Annapolis Road
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Turn slight right
669 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, Kenilworth Terrace
79 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
104 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
638 ft · 28 sec · Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Ridge Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Davis Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
2042 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
12.2 mi · 17 min · Branch Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Crain Highway
5.8 mi · 10 min · Crain Highway
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Turn right onto Saint Patricks Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Saint Patricks Drive
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Turn right onto Smallwood Drive West
1496 ft · 33 sec · Smallwood Drive West
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Turn right onto Lancaster Circle
1538 ft · 1 min · Lancaster Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lancaster Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Waldorf.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Branch Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
12.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving College Park and Sunny near Waldorf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to Waldorf?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camp Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from College Park and 15.5 miles from Waldorf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around College Park and Sunny near Waldorf.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Springs.
Washington Union Station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Waldorf. Straight-line distance: 24.61 mi (39.6 km).
#1 College Park
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland
| Population | 32,173 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -76.9369200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waldorf
Census designated place
| Population | 67,752 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245600, -76.9391400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldorf (-76.93914, 38.62456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026
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